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R671 HDG

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 HDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear shock absoorbers weak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 170,106 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 159,981 miles

0/s steering rack gaiter deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated with minor leak

horn intermittent

Pass 19 Oct 2013 147,500 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 147,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 139,501 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 139,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 129,819 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 120,098 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 120,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 108,008 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 108,008 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front and rear discs poor condition

front indicators faded

o/s/f brake hose small splits

o/s/r tyre below 1.6m inner edge

o/s/r wheel rim damage

rear plate poor condition

slight o/s/r wheel bearing movement

Pass 17 Sep 2008 101,096 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 101,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 95,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 95,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 90,895 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 86,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 86,563 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R671 HDG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R671 HDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R671 HDG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R671 HDG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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